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tayberry|ˈteɪbərɪ|
Also Tay-.
[f. Tay, the name of a river in Scotland + berry n.1]
A dark purple soft fruit produced by crossing the blackberry and the raspberry, introduced in Scotland in 1977; also, the plant bearing this fruit.
1977Ann. Rep. Scottish Hort. Res. Inst. 1976 42 The new Rubus hybrid has been named ‘Tayberry’ and is being propagated for release. 1980Economist 9 Aug. 63/2 To the strawberry, gooseberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry cycle is now added a new fruit—the tayberry. 1980Amateur Gardening 8 Nov. 35 The tayberry is deep purple in colour, roughly 1½ in. long and has a refreshing, not-too-sweet flavour. 1982Observer 7 Feb. 43/4 (Advt.), Delicious soft fruits for autumn planting... The new virus-free Tayberry and all soft fruits. |